1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US
1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.
The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).
Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" โ producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbsโ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album โTwo Sevens Clashโ. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.
Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).
In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own โ a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums โ Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.
Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.
2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.
CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.
Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.
In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.
Members included:
Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)
Black Rose
Culture Lyrics
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Each and every man I say, have got a right, you know
To stand up and fight for his own ah right - yes!
Each and every man I say, have got a right, you know
To stand up and fight for his own ah right
For out of I and I, cometh all nations
For I and I and I was here way from creation
Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
An' a move like a roaring lion
To stand up for my brothers and sister rights
I will stand up an' fight, oh yea
To lightning and thunder an brimstone
To fight for my brothers rights in this time
In South Africa and anywhere
For out of I and I, cometh all nations, hey!
I and I and I was here way from creation
Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden? I
Read your book for me, I
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Out of I and I, cometh all nations, I
I and I and I was here way from creation
Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
I will stand up, like a roaring lion, Lord
And fight for my sister and brothers rights
There in South Africa, yeah
And everywhere they fight against them
Like the spiritual weapon I'll be there
I will stand up, Lord
Like the sons of a wretch in the way, ah!
I will stand up, oh Lord
Old gratchnat wretch in the way
I will stand up, Lord like a roaring lion
Let me tell dem now
Like a roaring lion, hey
I will stand up for everyone's right
Even for the blind, hey!
Defended me, I stand for your right, ooh yeah
I will stand up, I will, I will
I know I am able, like the son of a wretched, hey
I will stand up for the people's right, oh yeah
I keep on chanting the sound, ooh yeah.
In Culture's song "Black Rose," the lyrics express a message of empowerment and the fight for one's own rights. The opening lines state "I and I have got to wipe I weeping eye, ah down inna Babylon, yah!" which could be interpreted as wiping away tears in the midst of Babylonian oppression. The following lines declare that every man has the right to stand up and fight for their own rights. The repetition of this message emphasizes the importance of taking action and not remaining silent in the face of injustice.
The chorus asks the question, "Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?" This imagery could be seen as symbolic of the struggles of black individuals in a world controlled by white society. The lyrics continue to express a desire to stand up for one's brothers and sisters, to fight for their rights, and to be a spiritual weapon in the battle against oppression.
Throughout the song, the message of individual empowerment is combined with a sense of unity and community. The repeated use of "I and I" links each person to the larger collective, emphasizing that every individual has a role to play in the fight for justice.
Line by Line Meaning
I and I have got to wipe I weeping eye, ah down inna Babylon, yah!
I must dry my tears in Babylon
Each and every man I say, have got a right, you know
To stand up and fight for his own ah right - yes!
All people have the right to fight for their own rights
For out of I and I, cometh all nations
For I and I and I was here way from creation
All nations come from the same source and have been present since the creation of the world
Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
Have you ever seen something unique or different in a place where it doesn't belong?
I will stand up, like the sons of a wretch in the way
An' a move like a roaring lion
To stand up for my brothers and sister rights
I will fight for the rights of my siblings, strongly and bravely like a lion
I will stand up an' fight, oh yea
To lightning and thunder an brimstone
To fight for my brothers rights in this time
In South Africa and anywhere
I will fight for the rights of my brothers, regardless of the dangerous obstacles and in any part of the world, such as South Africa
Read your book for me, I
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I will stand up for everyone's right
Even for the blind, hey!
Defended me, I stand for your right, ooh yeah
I will fight for the rights of everyone, including the vulnerable like the blind
I keep on chanting the sound, ooh yeah.
I keep singing and spreading this message.
Contributed by Abigail J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
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Each and every man I say, have got a right, you know To stand up and fight for his own ah right - yes! Each and every man I say, have got a right, you know To stand up and fight for his own ah right For out of I and I, cometh all nations For I and I and I was here way from creation Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
Each and every man I say, have got a right, you know
I will stand up, like the sons of a wretch in the way
An' a move like a roaring lion To stand up for my brothers and sister rights I will stand up an' fight, oh yea To lightning and thunder an brimstone To fight for my brothers rights in this time In South Africa and anywhere For out of I and I, cometh all nations, hey! I and I and I was here way from creation Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden? I Read your book for me, I
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Out of I and I, cometh all nations, I I and I and I was here way from creation Do you ever see a black rose in a white garden? I will stand up, like a roaring lion, Lord And fight for my sister and brothers rights There in South Africa, yeah And everywhere they fight against them Like the spiritual weapon I'll be there I will stand up, Lord Like the sons of a wretch in the way, ah! I will stand up, oh Lord Old gratchnat wretch in the way I will stand up, Lord like a roaring lion Let me tell dem now Like a roaring lion, hey I will stand up for everyone's right Even for the blind, hey! Defended me, I stand for your right, ooh yeah I will stand up, I will, I will I know I am able, like the son of a wretched, hey I will stand up for the people's right, oh yeah I keep on chanting the sound, ooh yeah
@kogalo1
My ever first reggae cassette C90 to own a was culture cassette that's how I started to listen to reggae music at probably 15 years old, Culture forever our in our Hearts your message lives, ,my favorite reggae messanger.
@anabilayogsagilbert-nt2zf
Mr Joseph thanks for the prayers shower on jah children.all your Muzik is a prayer to my being ......I feel irie.
@bayuokate5171
Where are the prophets now, come listen to a Jah sent Prophet. Respect to your departed soul.
@rotichevans8346
His music surpasses time.May a slice of Mt Zion belong to you.
@prospectgeraldo4500
Your spirit is still still ruling over the lands of Babylon, Deutschland
@MrPat8634
happy to have black rose in my garden love u brother JOSEPH RIP
@samsonngandu1405
Out of I n I cometh all nations....Great Jah works Br Joseph.
@vancettajones4744
Love all Joseph Hill songs
@jamessimon9751
Great psalms
@yolisangcizela9635
I wish you were still alive my king, and people and the whole intire the world can listen your massage and follow it JAH BLESS ๐